Delhi So Far Receives Lowest Rainfall In August In 10 Years
Delhi recorded 37.1 mm rainfall in the first 12 days of August last year (Representational)New Delhi: The national capital has recorded 72 per cent less rainfall than normal in August so far, the lowest in 10 years, according to India Meteorological Department data.This is despite the weather department's prediction of moderate to heavy rains between Sunday and Thursday.The Safdarjung Observatory, which provides official figures for the city, has recorded just 31.1 mm rainfall this month so far against the normal of 109.6 mm.The Palam weather station has recorded 55.6 mm precipitation, which is 51 per cent less than the normal 114.3 mm.The Lodhi Road Observatory has gauged just 25.6 mm rainfall against the normal of 109.6 mm -- a deficiency of 77 per cent.The national capital recorded 3...
